- Top global operator GGPoker has reverted the 5.3% sales tax it had been levying on German players at cash games as part of the country’s new regulations.
- As of last week, the tax rate on tournaments, sit & go’s and other games remain but it has been now lowered to 3%.
- Last year, Germany introduced a new online gambling law — GlüNeuRStV. The law, which went into effect on July 1, 2021, requires operators to charge a 5.3% turnover tax on all online poker activities and online slots.
“GGPoker prides itself on listening to our community and making changes that benefit all players, regardless of how often they play or their preferred game types.”
Top global operator GGPoker has reverted the 5.3% sales tax it had been levying on German players at cash games as part of the country’s new regulations. The tax rate on tournaments, sit & go’s and other games remain but it has been now lowered to 3%.
The changes took place last week on Friday, February 25.
“GGPoker prides itself on listening to our community and making changes that benefit all players, regardless of how often they play or their preferred game types,” said Paul Burke, Head of PR at GGPoker told PRO. “These changes will make GGPoker even more attractive to our German players, and we expect the improvements to keep coming.”
Last year, Germany introduced a new online gambling law — GlüNeuRStV. The law, which went into effect on July 1, 2021, requires operators to charge a 5.3% turnover tax on all online poker activities and online slots.
